Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts with a crispy Parmesan crust baked to golden perfection with Italian herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tbsp milk
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (60 g)
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, or mixed)
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Finish

11 - Olive oil spray or 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly oil or spray it.
02 - Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, then pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: fill the first with flour, beat eggs with milk in the second, and combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in the third.
04 - Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then press into the panko-Parmesan mixture coating both sides evenly.
05 - Place breaded cutlets on the baking sheet. Lightly drizzle or spray with olive oil to promote crispiness.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cutlets are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your whole kitchen won't smell like a fish-and-chips shop afterward.
  • The Parmesan crust gets crispy and golden without any deep frying involved.
  • Dinner is genuinely on the table in under an hour, and it tastes like you've been cooking all day.
02 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before breading, or your coating will steam instead of crisp up.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through—it's what gives you even color and crust on both sides, not just the bottom.
03 -
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, a heavy skillet works in a pinch for pounding the chicken thin.
  • Make the breading mixture the night before so you're not juggling prep work when you're ready to cook.
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